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Meaning of hydrocortisone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn

Definitions

Name used for cortisol, a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, when used as a medication. Used to treat e.g. inflammation resulting from rheumatism and eczema.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Hydrocortison Hydrokortison
Español hidrocortisona
Suomi hydrokortisoni kortisoli
Français hydrocortisone
Português hidrocortisona

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

hydrocoupling hydrocracker hydrocracking hydroculture hydrocupration hydrocution

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